Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Irish Results - Day 11

* A third bronze (at least) for Ireland in boxing; Michael Conlan beat Nordine Oubbaali of France in a right scrap. He now faces the very impressive young CubanRobeisy Ramirez Carrazana in Friday's semi-final (20.45). * Good run by Fionnuala Britton, but second heat proved the faster and pulled in four of the five fastest losers. In the 200m, Paul Hession in lane 6 had to chase down Yohan Blake (Jam), who was suspended for three months in 2009 after testing positive for a stimulant. * Gavin Noble put in a great effort to finish 23rd in the triathlon. His time of 1:49.47 saw him finish 3 minutes 22 seconds behind Alastair Brownlee of Great Britain; Jonathan Brownlee was third. * Last day for the Irish sailors with Ger Owens and Scott Flanigan in the 470 class moving up to 23rd overall after an outstanding 5th place in their final race. * Great start by Derval O'Rourke in second semi-final of the 100m hurdles but faded to finish 5th in 12.91 behind eventual champion Sally Pearson (Aus).